Elizabeth M. Smith Boyson

Of Malden. Died on Wednesday, December 20th at the Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Saugus at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Mattrazzo. Born and raised in Somerville, Ms. Boyson was the daughter of the late James E. and Nema E. (Knickle) Smith. She was a retired customer service representative for E.A. Stevens Insurance of Malden and previously worked for Travelers Insurance for 25 years. She had been a resident of Malden for over 75 years.

Ms. Boyson is survived by her daughter, Linda Perperian of Saugus and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Steven M. and Joseph Mattrazzo and her brother, James E. Smith.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Saturday, December 30 from 10 – 11 a.m. followed by a service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.